EWG and other consumer groups signal alarm over progress of federal GM bill.
- As covered previously on this blog, on March 25, 2015, Reps. Mike Pompeo (R-KS) and G.
LEGISLATION
Lights…Camera…Ag-tion
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- “Ag-Gag” legislation generally seeks to prevent individuals or organizations from investigating and publicizing farming conditions and
Friday Follow-Up
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House Agricultural Committee votes to repeal COOL requirements.
- As covered on this blog earlier this week, the World Trade Organization (WTO) rejected the U.S. appeal of a ruling regarding the
Antibiotic Ask
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- For years, FDA and the animal feed industry have grappled with how to address
Sugar Bill D.O.A.
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California soda warning legislation dies in committee.
- Sugar continues to be the target of public health scrutiny, particularly as excess consumption is linked to adverse health effects. Government agencies and
Beauty and the Bill
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Bipartisan bill introduced to expand FDA’s authority over cosmetic products.
- Although FDA currently has authority to regulate cosmetic products marketed in the United States, regulatory action in this space has
Sugar, Sugar
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California and New York legislators consider warning labels for soda.
- Sugar has been in the news again recently, particularly as the federal government works to prepare the 2015 Dietary Guidelines
Anti-Antibiotics
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Bill introduced in Senate to combat overuse of antibiotics in food-producing animals.
- For years, FDA and various stakeholders have grappled with how best to reduce the use of medically important